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Is Stalin absolutely necessary?

Is a Statin absolutely necessary?

I realize you may not be doctors, but I’m wondering if anyone could make a case based on current research for why I’m not a candidate for a statin. My total cholesterol is 356 and my HDL is 78. LDL is 258. I’m female, age 70. No family history of heart attacks before age 65. I’m normal weight, non-smoker, non-drinker, normal BP. Normal triglycerides. My diet hasn’t affected my cholesterol so I assume it’s genetic in my case. My doctors have wanted me to start on a statin for years, but I’ve h…